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I will beta read your novel with critique and feedback
Gig Summary
I am a South African born and raised proofreader and copy-editor. It started out with a love for books and reading that turned into a full-blown career, and now I get to do what I love the most every ...
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Maxine Meyer was selected by the Fiverr Pro team for their expertise.
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Beta Reading
Book Editing
Proofreading & Editing
Writing Advice
What people loved about this freelancer
dungurean
Romania
Professional, concise, and offered very good criticism. Found and explained all the problems with my manuscript. I would praise more but I think it's not...
mavalot
United States
Maxine provided a thorough review of my novel, and identified several areas where it can be improved. She provided examples of each, that are insightful and...
dungurean
Romania
Again, exceptional work. Didn't praise, found the exact problems and was completely sincere with the review. That is something only professionals do and I will...
About this Gig
Vetted Pro
Hello there!
My name is Maxine, and I will be your handy-dandy, all-inclusive beta reader this evening. I have been a professional proofreader since 2017, and have edited everything from short stories to full-length novels.
I have a sharp eye with keen attention to detail. It's my job to show you what is working for your book, and where I feel it falls short, as well as possible plot holes, loose ends, and a rating breakdown of your book's marketability in terms of publishing successfully.
What I promise to deliver:
- At least 3 pages (depending on the length of your book) of in-depth critique and feedback
- Answers to any questions you have for me as a beta reader
- Identification of possible plot holes and loose ends
- Comprehensive review of what is working for your story and what isn't
- Ratings to assess if your book meets publishing standards
Please submit your document in a MS Word (.docx) file, I will submit my feedback in the same format.
I accept all custom offers, specifically to suit your budget and job requirements.
Current rate: $100 / 20,000 words
(Contact me for a custom quote based on your word count. The higher the word count, the less you pay!)
Genre:
Literary fiction
Language:
English
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Clients I’ve worked with
Tiffany Shearn
Author
I have been the exclusive editor of Tiffany Shearn's two books in her Hidden Series of Elaria franchise.
Sep 2021
Sedona Ashe
Author
I have been the exclusive editor of all Sedona Ashe's (Brittney Gobble on Fiverr) 25+ books. She is now an Amazon International Bestseller.
Sep 2021
My Portfolio
FAQ
What professional qualifications do you hold?
I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa, a certificate in Copy-editing and Proofreading from the South African Writers College, as well as having completed a six-month Grammar for Writers course, and a Masterclass in Punctuation.
Do you accept custom offers?
Yes! Custom offers are my favorite. I tailor-make every one of them to suit the client and their budget.
What if I have a really long (100,000+) word book?
That's no problem. I have beta read books up to 300,000 words in a week easily so any length is absolutely fine with me. Just contact me fora custom quote and I'll figure something out that suits your budget!
What makes you a good beta reader?
Firstly, I love reading and started reading from a very early age. Secondly, working as a proofreader for many years, I have a keen eye for details and can easily spot plot holes in stories and things that just don't add up, or make much sense.
Reviews
23 reviews for this Gig
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D dungurean
Repeat Client
Romania
Professional, concise, and offered very good criticism. Found and explained all the problems with my manuscript. I would praise more but I think it's not necessary. The rating sais it all. Thank you, and I hope we can work together more.
$100-$200
Price
7 days
Duration
Helpful?M 
mavalot
Repeat Client
United States
Maxine provided a thorough review of my novel, and identified several areas where it can be improved. She provided examples of each, that are insightful and actionable. She was responsive, easy to communicate with and delivered her report early. I appreciated that very much.
$400-$600
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?D dungurean
Repeat Client
Romania
Again, exceptional work. Didn't praise, found the exact problems and was completely sincere with the review. That is something only professionals do and I will emphasize on that, especially in this time and age. I would definitely hire again. Thank you. Thank you x1000
$50-$100
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?J 
jlsitrix
Australia
Order Canceled
I ordered this gig expecting a detailed early draft read with thoughtful manuscript feedback. Delivery was early, which I appreciated. However, the critique itself was brief, largely generalised, and it did not engage with specific scenes, character dynamics, or the structure of the manuscript. The cost...
$100-$200
Price
7 days
Duration
M 
Seller's Response
Helpful?J 
jrandazzo12
United States
Maxine was a pleasure to work with. Her beta read was thorough and insightful, with concrete suggestions addressing both minor edits and major structural issues. She delivered ahead of schedule, and her feedback will undoubtedly strengthen the manuscript. I look forward to working with her again.
$200-$400
Price
7 days
Duration
Helpful?
Reviews
23 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
Most relevant
D dungurean
Repeat Client
Romania
Professional, concise, and offered very good criticism. Found and explained all the problems with my manuscript. I would praise more but I think it's not necessary. The rating sais it all. Thank you, and I hope we can work together more.
$100-$200
Price
7 days
Duration
Helpful?M mavalot
Repeat Client
United States
Maxine provided a thorough review of my novel, and identified several areas where it can be improved. She provided examples of each, that are insightful and actionable. She was responsive, easy to communicate with and delivered her report early. I appreciated that very much.
$400-$600
Price
13 days
Duration
Helpful?D dungurean
Repeat Client
Romania
Again, exceptional work. Didn't praise, found the exact problems and was completely sincere with the review. That is something only professionals do and I will emphasize on that, especially in this time and age. I would definitely hire again. Thank you. Thank you x1000
$50-$100
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?J jlsitrix
Australia
Order Canceled
I ordered this gig expecting a detailed early draft read with thoughtful manuscript feedback. Delivery was early, which I appreciated. However, the critique itself was brief, largely generalised, and it did not engage with specific scenes, character dynamics, or the structure of the manuscript. The cost...
$100-$200
Price
7 days
Duration
M Seller's Response
Helpful?J jrandazzo12
United States
Maxine was a pleasure to work with. Her beta read was thorough and insightful, with concrete suggestions addressing both minor edits and major structural issues. She delivered ahead of schedule, and her feedback will undoubtedly strengthen the manuscript. I look forward to working with her again.
$200-$400
Price
7 days
Duration
Helpful?
